Jill Ahrens

Dr. Jill Ahrens is a Researcher at the University for Continuing Education Krems, affiliated with the Department for Migration and Globalisation and the Center for Migration and Globalisation Research. Her work focuses on migration dynamics, transnationalism, and international education systems. She contributes to projects like the EU-funded MIrreM initiative analyzing irregular migration data and policy frameworks. Her research spans onward migration patterns among Nigerian diasporas, student mobility in Dubai, and transnational family networks.

• Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts, but her publications suggest advanced training in sociology and migration studies.

Research interests include migrant irregularity measurement, transnationalism theory, and the intersection of education and global mobility. She co-authored Onward Migration and Multi-Sited Transnationalism (2023) and frequently publishes in journals like Globalisation, Societies and Education. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with policy-relevant insights, particularly addressing data gaps in migration governance.

Current projects include measuring irregular migration policies (2022–2025) and developing holistic integration frameworks for migrants. Dr. Ahrens collaborates with institutions globally, contributing to debates on migration’s socio-economic impacts and policy implications.